James Nicholas Gerogiannis

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the family of James “Jim”Gerogiannis, age 73, announces his passing on December 24, 2022 at the QEII Health Sciences Centre surrounded by loved ones. Born in Halifax on August 19, 1949 he was a son of the late Nicholas and Emily (Arsenault) Gerogiannis. He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years Norma (Baker), loving daughters Nicole (Justin Nayel), Christine (Hayley McCabe); sisters Vangie (Kurt) Hanson, Minnesota and Marina (Graeme) Turner, Dartmouth; brothers John (Annie), Bedford and George, Halifax; nieces Jill, Karla, and Danielle; nephews Justin, Todd, and Jeffrey; brother and sister-in-law Paul and Beverley DeYoung, Dartmouth. In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by brother Peter; grandparents Joseph and Beatrice Arsenault, Nicholas and Evangelia Gerogiannis; in-laws Walter and Olive Baker. Jim had a strong love for his fur babies Molly, Chloe and Nova and he was always happy when one was curled up in his lap. Jim was a graduate from Architectural Drafting and from the Canadian Institute of Management at SMU. He had a successful and rewarding career with the Province of Nova Scotia Department of Housing, from which he retired in 2008. Jim served as volunteer chairman of the board for Cole Harbour Place from 1992-1994. For many years Jim was a blood and plasma donor, receiving recognition from the Governor General in 1998 for exceeding more than 100 blood donations. Jim enjoyed playing hockey from a very young age. He played in provincial government, Cole Harbour and oldtimer leagues and didn’t hang up his skates until 2013. When his daughters started skiing Jim joined them on the slopes and developed a strong passion for the sport. He was a member of the Nova Scotia Ski Club and along with regular skiing at Wentworth and Martock, he enjoyed many ski trips to Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Quebec and New Brunswick with family and ski friends. In 2013 Jim was diagnosed with Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis and under the care of Dr. Trudy Taylor he enjoyed a healthy and happy nine years. Jim had such great respect for Dr. Taylor and the family are so very thankful to her. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on January 6, 2023 in Port Wallis United Church, 263 Waverley Road, Dartmouth. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of your choice. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at: www.harboursidecremation.ca for the Gerogiannis family.

James Nicholas Gerogiannis

August 19, 1949 - December 24, 2022